Kale and Popcorn Medley

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that is popular among vegetarians as a source of protein and vitamins, particularly B-complex vitamins. Another perk is the cheesy flavor it imparts while keeping the dish pareve!

35minDuration

25minCook Time

10minPrep Time

8-10 ServingsServings

Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn (see above for method)

3 cups kale chips, store-bought or homemade (recipe below)

5 tablespoons Earth Balance buttery sticks, or any margarine

1 heaping teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Kale Chips

½ bunch curly green kale, washed, checked and dried

Grape seed oil

Nutritional yeast

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1 Place popcorn in a large bowl.
2 Heat earth Balance or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat.
3 when melted, remove from heat and add salt, smoked paprika and chili powder and mix well, making sure to incorporate any clumps.
4 Pour over popcorn, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (add more if desired) and toss well to coat. add kale chips, toss and enjoy.

Kale Chips

1 Place kale in a large bowl, drizzle with oil to coat and toss.
2 Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, enough to make a light layer. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. toss well, gently massaging the kale so that the oil coats both sides.
3 Lay the kale out on a sheet tray (or two if needed) in a single layer.
4 Bake for 20 minutes in a 275 degree oven. test the kale to see if it’s dried out. if necessary, return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until kale is crispy and not at all wilted.

As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (February/March 2013) - Subscribe Now.